Care Assistant
Posted 2026-04-20
REF11600U
Folkestone
£13 per hour
Pay: £13 per hour
Shifts: Days only - 8 am - 6 pm (Tuesday) and 2 x 6-hour shifts (Monday & Friday 10 am - 4 pm)
Access to a vehicle is required due to the geographical location of the role
We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.
What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:
At Maidstone Complex SCP, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team in Folkestone.
What you’ll do
The ideal candidate will be a patient, calm, and adaptable individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor their approach to meet the client’s unique needs. They will be observant, safety-conscious, and capable of providing close supervision in the community to ensure the client’s well-being at all times.
Compassion, professionalism, and the ability to maintain clear boundaries are essential, particularly when managing challenging behaviours or navigating sensitive topics. Reliability and consistency are key, offering structure and reassurance while remaining confident in responding to medical emergencies such as seizures.
Strong teamwork and communication skills are also vital, enabling effective collaboration with the client’s mother and the wider care team to ensure high-quality, consistent care within the agreed home environment.
What you’ll need
Previous experience in the care sector is required inclusive of business insurance for your mode of transport.
Here’s what makes us different:
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